Public Charge Resources
Our members have been at the frontline of responding to the changes in public charge determinations, working hard to help immigrants navigate the new rules and understand which benefits they are still entitled to. Below are some resources developed by I-ARC member organizations.
Note: USCIS has announced that any benefits taken to treat symptoms related to COVID-19 will not be counted in any public charge determinations.
Fact Sheets & Updates
Fact sheets in 14 languages and litigation updates from the Legal Aid Society.
Public Charge Screening Tool
Public charge screening tool by the Legal Aid Society, Make the Road NY, and the Empire Justice Center.
Community & Media Resources
Fact sheets and Frequently Asked Questions in multiple languages from the New York Immigration Coalition.
Public Benefits Eligibility Chart
Chart of public benefits and eligibility analysis for immigrant New Yorkers by the New York Immigration Coalition and the Empire Justice Center.